Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Austin, TX
The Law Office Of Carly Gallagher Murray has provided dedicated family law representation in Austin, Texas since 2010. Our practice focuses on guiding clients through complex family legal matters with compassion, legal expertise, and strategic advocacy. With extensive experience in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, protective orders, and collaborative law solutions, we combine personalized attention with proven legal strategies.Our commitment to client education empowers individuals to make informed decisions while maintaining professional excellence in court representation. Backed by numerous client testimonials highlighting exceptional advocacy and stress-reduction, we serve families across Central Texas with integrity and transparency.
Services
Traditional Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Child Support
Child Custody
Protective Orders
Enforcement Orders
Modification Orders
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of specialized family law experience since 2010
- Our attorney maintains active membership in the Texas Bar Association
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to family needs
- Our office maintains 98% client satisfaction based on published testimonials
- We combine courtroom excellence with compassionate client communication
What people say
Exceptional legal advocacy
Compassionate guidance
Aggressive representation
Stress-reduction expertise
Transparent communication
Services
Traditional Divorce
Traditional divorce litigation provides structured legal resolution for couples unable to reach agreement on key issues. Our practice handles contested divorces with preparation for court proceedings while seeking optimal outcomes for property division, spousal support, and parenting arrangements. With extensive trial experience, we combine courtroom readiness with settlement negotiation strategies to protect client interests.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce offers a structured, non-adversarial approach to ending marriages through cooperative problem-solving. Our trained collaborative attorneys facilitate negotiations with financial and mental health professionals to create tailored solutions. This process emphasizes mutual respect and future co-parenting relationships while maintaining legal protections throughout the agreement process.
Child Custody
Child custody representation focuses on creating parenting arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We guide clients through custody evaluations, temporary orders, and long-term parenting plans. Our approach balances legal advocacy with practical solutions for visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and co-parenting communication strategies.
Child Support
Child support services ensure fair financial arrangements that meet children's needs while considering both parents' financial circumstances. We handle support calculations, modification requests, and enforcement actions according to Texas Family Code guidelines. Our representation includes both payor and recipient parents in establishing or challenging support obligations.
Protective Orders
Protective order representation provides critical legal protections for individuals facing domestic violence situations. We assist clients in obtaining emergency orders, preparing for evidentiary hearings, and navigating the complex legal process. Our practice also defends against unfounded allegations while ensuring client safety and legal rights protection throughout the proceedings.
People
Carly Gallagher Murray
Attorney and Owner
Licensed Texas attorney since 2007 with specialized family law practice since 2010. Former mock trial champion and legal writing award recipient. Combines courtroom excellence with compassionate client guidance for Central Texas families.
Questions
What family law services do you specifically handle?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, child support determinations, protective orders, enforcement actions, and collaborative law solutions for Central Texas families.
How does collaborative divorce differ from traditional divorce?
Collaborative divorce uses structured negotiations with professional support to reach mutual agreements, while traditional divorce involves court-based litigation for contested issues resolution.
What should I bring to my initial consultation?
Bring divorce petitions, financial documents, custody evaluations, and any existing court orders. We'll review your situation and develop customized legal strategies during the consultation.
How are child custody decisions made in Texas?
Texas courts prioritize children's best interests considering stability, parental capabilities, and existing routines. We help establish parenting plans meeting these legal standards.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, significant changes in circumstances like income variations or parenting time adjustments can justify child support modifications through formal legal processes.
